Easter will be celebrated on April 5. A Christian holiday par excellence, it marks the end of Lent for many practitioners. In 1800, it wasn’t chocolate that people liked to give each other, but real chicken eggs. It was in the mid-19th century that chocolatiers invented the chocolate egg! And depending on the region, it is either rabbits or bells that scatter these sweet treats everywhere. Although the tradition has evolved, the principle remains the same:get together and enjoy! Here are the best chocolates to enjoy this Easter in the spring.
The Mandarin Oriental and its magnificent beehive
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This year, the magnificent palace wanted to pay tribute to its beehives perched on the rooftops. Designed by Consulting Pastry Chef Julien Dugourd as a true work of art, this egg hides a gourmet hazelnut praline center, enhanced by caramelized hazelnuts. Of course, you’ll find a hint of honey harvested directly from the hotel’s hives. This complements the homemade caramel in this Easter creation and reveals unique warm and floral notes. A real gem to treat yourself to for $85!
📍Location: 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
💶Price: €75, available only by online order at least 24 hours in advance (reservations open
reservations open on March 14)
Ladurée and its floral egg
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If you love Ladurée for its incredible macarons, you’ll love it even more at Easter. For the occasion, discover a black or milk chocolate Easter egg with floral hazelnut praline, or fall for the charming Lala, Ladurée’s rabbit. Available in milk, dark chocolate, or white chocolate with a hint of pink. Available now on the website and in-store to order.
📍Location: 75 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
💶Price: 30 euros
La Grande Épicerie goes green for Easter
Let’s go to the farm! This year, La Grande Épicerie has concocted gourmet and original eggs featuring farm animals: chicks, sheep , and even Ducley chocolate rabbits have slipped into chocolate eggs (dark and milk), covered with a delicious hazelnut praline center. A lovely return to childhood to treat yourself to this year!
📍 Location: 38 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris
💶 Price: €35.90 for 300 g and 1.2 kg available at the Pâtisserie counter in limited quantities, priced at €108
Le Lutetia and its gourmet bouquet of flowers
This year, the Lutetia hotel’s Easter egg has been transformed into a sumptuous bouquet of peonies. Inside? A double-layered Manjari dark chocolate filled with a delicious, addictive hazelnut praline. Each flower is filled with a soft and airy marshmallow that will take you straight back to your childhood. A masterpiece available only by reservation from March 21 to April 6.
📍Location: 45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris
💶 Price: $79
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir and its totally crazy egg
Discover the most surprising Easter egg inspired by chef Joris Theysset’s childhood memories. A crispy chocolate egg, thanks to the wafer, which is enhanced by the house spread. A delightful interplay of textures that you will love to taste!
📍Location: 38 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris
💶Price: 120 euros
